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Ravens' Harbaugh glad hip-drop tackle eliminated

Baltimore Raven’s coach John Harbaugh says the hip-drop tackle, which was recently removed from the game, is a “really a bad play, and it needed to be out.”

Position-specific helmet options increase in NFL

The number of position-specific helmet models that will be available to NFL players in 2024 will more than double, according to rankings released Tuesday by the NFL and NFL Players Association.

Logan Ryan, 2-time Super Bowl champ, retires

Logan Ryan, who won two Super Bowls with the Patriots over an 11-year NFL career with five teams, has announced his retirement.

Can the Bears develop Caleb Williams? Here are 11 coaches, 2 GMs on what it takes

The Bears need to reverse course if they’re going to develop Williams. Here are expert tips on quarterback development.

Safety Ryan, 2-time Super Bowl champ, retires

Safety Logan Ryan, who won two Super Bowls with the Patriots over an 11-year NFL career with five teams, has announced his retirement.

Chiefs superfan turned robber told to pay $10.8M

A judge ordered a Kansas City Chiefs superfan who committed a series of bank robberies to pay $10.8 million to a bank teller he threatened with a gun.

The best NFL comps for the 2024 draft class: We asked 14 experts for perfect matches on top prospects

Our NFL analysts matched 14 draft prospects to current and former pros.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson is 'on a mission' as comeback ramps up

The Colts are trying to keep Richardson from overextending during workouts, but his improvement is making that difficult.

Sources: Pats, safety Dugger agree to $58M deal

The Patriots and safety Kyle Dugger have agreed to a four-year, $58 million extension, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

DL draft prospect Sweat booked on DWI charge

Former Texas DL T’Vondre Sweat, the 2023 Big 12 defensive player of the year and the Outland Trophy winner, was booked in jail Sunday after an arrest for driving while intoxicated.

Should the Giants draft a QB or WR in Round 1? The case for each

New York has the No. 6 pick in this year’s draft. Does it replace quarterback Daniel Jones or give him a No. 1 receiver?

Source: Panthers give DT Brown $96M extension

The $24 million per year average on Derrick Brown’s extension with the Panthers is the fourth highest in the NFL for a defensive tackle.

Sources: Texans to let Diggs be free agent in '25

The Texans wiped out the final three years on Stefon Diggs’ contract, giving him the ability to become a free agent after this season, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

How a kicker went from UCF to YouTube to the UFL: Deestroying is chasing his dreams

The social media icon has more than 10 million subscribers and followers, but he wanted to be a pro football player. Here’s how he did it.

Lawyer: Rice was driving Lamborghini in crash

Chiefs player Rashee Rice’s attorney said Thursday that the wide receiver was one of the drivers of two speeding sports cars that caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway and then left the scene.

Ex-Cards VP sues team, owner for defamation

A former Arizona Cardinals executive and his family sued the team along with its owner, lawyers and crisis communications firm for defamation and other claims in Arizona state court on Wednesday.

Wentz says Foles' past words sold him on Chiefs

Carson Wentz said Thursday that Nick Foles’ past experience playing for Andy Reid and Matt Nagy were a selling point in deciding to sign with the Chiefs.

Sources: QB Williams takes official Bears visit

USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, dined with Bears brass on Tuesday before taking his top-30 visit Wednesday, sources said.

'You can achieve big dreams': Cooper DeJean's journey from small-town kid to NFL prospect

DeJean is a small-town superstar with a knack for all sports and could be the next star NFL player from Iowa.

Bills trade star WR Diggs to Texans for draft pick

The Bills traded four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Texans for draft pick compensation.

Lions match 49ers' offer sheet for TE Wright

The Lions matched the 49ers’ three-year, $12 million offer sheet to tight end Brock Wright on Wednesday.

Buccaneers reach deal with pass-rusher Gregory

The Buccaneers agreed to a contract with outside linebacker Randy Gregory, the team announced Wednesday.

Chiefs' Rice meets with Dallas PD, issues apology

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said via social media that he met with Dallas police Wednesday and takes “full responsibility” for his part in the crash that injured four people Saturday.

What does the trade mean for Super Bowl hopefuls Bills and Texans?

Buffalo is trading the four-time Pro Bowl receiver to Houston after four years with the Bills.

Texans talk biggest spending spree in NFL

The Texans had a league-high in guaranteed money spent to mainly upgrade the defensive side of the ball.

Sources: Bills to trade star WR Diggs to Texans

The Bills are finalizing a trade to send four-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs to the Texans for draft-pick compensation, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Source: Chiefs bring back RB Edwards-Helaire

The Chiefs agreed to a deal to re-sign running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a source confirmed.

New Titans CB Sneed: Nothing wrong with knees

Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed dismissed any injury concerns about his knees when he was introduced by the Titans to the local media on Tuesday.

Vikings suspend Phillips 3 weeks over traffic stop

After OC Wes Phillips pleaded guilty in February to an amended charge of misdemeanor careless driving after a 2023 traffic stop, the Vikings have suspended him for three weeks.

DB prospect DeJean cleared for football activity

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean sent a letter to all NFL clubs last week informing them that he now has been cleared to return to all football activities, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.